European Council

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The Council today adopted conclusions on the Coordinated Plan on the development and use of Artificial Intelligence Made in Europe.

The Council adopted conclusions on Yemen.

The Council adopted conclusions on EU priorities in human rights fora in 2019.

The Council adopted conclusion on Climate Change Diplomacy.

The Council adopted a decision to further regionalise the work of the EU Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions in the Sahel, namely EUCAP Sahel Mali, EUCAP Sahel Niger and EUTM Mali.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 18-25 February 2019.

The EU is taking measures to mitigate the severe disruption to air connectivity between the EU and the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

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The EU is introducing a set of temporary and limited measures to ensure basic road freight and passenger connectivity in order to mitigate the most severe disruption in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Safer and more energy-efficient lorry cabs may enter the market in the EU from as early as 1 September 2020.

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The EU is introducing new rules which will ensure that products placed on the single market are safe and compliant with EU legislation protecting public interests, such as health and safety in general, health and safety at the workplace, consumers, the environment and public security.

On 15 February, EU ambassadors endorsed the agreement reached with the Parliament on the reform on banks' capital requirements and recovery and resolution rules.

Access to explosive precursors is to become subject to even tighter controls. The Council's Permanent Representatives' Committee today endorsed the provisional agreement reached with the European Parliament on 4 February on a draft regulation imposing stricter rules regarding the availability and use of explosive precursors throughout the EU.

Presidency and European Parliament reach provisional agreement on establishing a European Labour Authority.

The EU is amending its copyright legal framework to make it fit-for-purpose in today's digital environment.

The Presidency of the Council reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on an amendment to the gas directive.

EU ambassadors endorsed the agreement reached on a proposal for a pan-European pension product (PEPP), making it easier for people to save for their retirement

Aerodynamic cabs will save fuel, improve visibility, safety and comfort for drivers, and increase safety for other road users.